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In collaboration with VMEdu, Inc., Encertify brings to you the very popular and highly regarded ITIL Intermediate Module Service Operation (SO) Exam Prep course at a very affordable rate. Our ITIL – SO exam prep course follows a very Effective and Results-Oriented Study Methodology to ensure that you crack the ITIL – SO exam in your first attempt. The course will not only prepare you for the ITIL SO exam but will also provide valuable insights into the SO module of ITIL framework and how to apply the theory to better manage your IT services. All our courseware have been updated to provide a clear path for learners preparing to take the current version of the exam.
Course Objectives:
This qualification provides a complete management-level overview of service operation including all its related activities. Candidates can expect to gain competencies in the following upon successful completion of the education and examination components related to this certification:
In addition the training for this certification should include examination preparation, including a mock examination opportunity.
What is Included?
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Audience Profile:
The course covers the management-level concepts and core information about the supporting activities within service operation, but not specific details about each of the supporting processes.
The main target candidate for the ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Service Operation Certificate includes, but is not restricted to:
The Service Operation (SO) module is one of the certifications within the ITIL® Service Lifecycle work stream. This module focuses on the principles, processes, operational activities and functions that enable organizations and individuals to successfully manage how their products and services perform. These activities can also help improve their IT Service Management.
The SO module focuses on the coordination and execution of activities that enable the ongoing management and operation of the products or services developed or implemented during the service strategy, design and transition phases of the IT Service Lifecycle as well as any technology and support resources that are used to deliver them.
The course covers management and control of activities and techniques that are documented in the ITIL Service Operation publication, but it does not provide the full detail of each supporting process. More information about these processes can be found in the Operational Support and Analysis module from the Service Capability work stream.
Understanding of Service Operation best practice enables organizations and IT teams to effectively sustain and maintain the products and services they develop and ensure that they provide efficient resources for their users.
Prerequisite Entry Criteria
Candidates wishing to be trained and examined for this qualification must already hold the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management which must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission. Candidates who hold the following ITIL qualifications are also eligible, and similar evidence will be required:
Eligibility for Examination
To be eligible for the ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Service Operation examination, candidates shall fulfil the following requirements:
Examination Format
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